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Even as a small market, the Indiana Pacers have always managed to be competitive and consistent in a league that is more hospitable to its big market franchises. Despite not possessing a title to their name, the team has closed in on a championship multiple times, though its window to clinch the trophy has been closed for quite a while now.
Sounds familiar right? Well, we can say the same for the Oklahoma City Thunder, whose previous nucleus formed by tremendous drafting ignited a near-decade run of championship contention.